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Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural

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The Palette Pad
Living Area
Living Area
Fireplace Wall
Living, Dining Areas

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 248.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Georgetown, TX
  • Southwestern University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Round Rock Multipurpose Complex
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Austin, TX (AUS-Austin-Bergstrom Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bed area

1 Queen Bed

Studio

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural

Join the evolution in vacation stays! Looking for the perfect romantic getaway cabin? Look no further - our setting will capture your attention and inspire you.

Cozy up in front of the fireplace, or enjoy the great outdoor fire pit/dining area, or take a nap together in the hammock.

We have many guests at Scurlock Farms from the larger cities and are told they truly enjoy the peace and quiet in our country setting while visiting the area.

Others are thinking of buying property and moving to the country and wanted to "test drive" staying in a rural setting.

The "Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas" with its many shops and dining opportunities is only 10 minutes away.

Some choose to stay on the farm and enjoy the activities here, while others tour the wineries in the area, try out a different restaurant each evening (several farm-to-table), enjoy the live music available almost every night in Georgetown, go into Austin or shop the outlet malls in Round Rock. You get the idea...each one can have a unique experience.

Simply watch the horses, cows and goats as they graze in the pastures, watch and listen to the bird activity from the beautiful outdoor seating area with beautiful Texas Hill Country terrain, or stroll down to the river bottom and hike along the river.

Want to fish or learn how to fish, but don't want to bring all the equipment? No problem! Just let me know and I will give you our local fishing guide, John's, contact information. John will come to the farm and bring the bait and all the equipment, then give you a lesson!

Or, if you are more adventurous, help us feed and hold the baby goats - two more born today, feed apples to Ginger and Duster, our two horses; help gather eggs in the evenings from our free-range chickens; "drive" a tractor; pick something for dinner from the in-season garden; or if your little ones have a green thumb, they can help plant in the spring or fall; have a bonfire down on the wide river banks; or gather your own pecans from the 20 acre orchard in November.

Let me know if you would like a tour in a Polaris. I can show you around the farm, the river, hiking areas, and the animals.

Deep in the heart of Texas in the Texas Hill Country, this was the art studio of well known Texas landscape artist, C. P. Montague, one of President Lyndon B. Johnson's favorites. It was designed around centuries-old live oak trees. It is constructed of river rock picked up at the river on the property. Beautifully and comfortably furnished. New queen bed and quality linens.

Georgetown is only a 10 minute drive away and you can stroll around "The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas", eat in one of the many fine restaurants (several farm-to-table), or attend one of the many festivals held on the vibrant Georgetown Square throughout the year.
Check out a bike at the Georgetown Visitor Center at 103 W. 7th Street on the Georgetown Square. Explore beautiful downtown Georgetown or the amazing hike and bike trails! Rentals are free!

If you prefer to walk, pick up a brochure from the Visitor's Center on the Square and go on a self-guided walking tour of the historic home and business section of Georgetown and see many beautifully restored Victorian homes and read the stories behind them.

Austin is a 30 minute drive away, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds staying at Scurlock Farms.

Property manager

Sheron Scurlock, Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check out before 10:00 AM
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved, non-aggressive dogs are welcome. So

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Georgetown

Located in Georgetown, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Georgetown Palace Theatre and The Williamson Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kalahari Indoor Water Park and Mel's Lone Star Lanes. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Round Rock Sports Center or Dell Diamond. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Georgetown, TX

What's nearby

  • Southwestern University - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Inner Space Cavern - 19 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Dell Diamond - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Water Park - 24 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Round Rock Multipurpose Complex - 25 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Taylor Station - 27 min drive
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Texan Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tacos La Costeñita - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rentsch Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Casa - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Romantic Cabin on Riverfront Farm, Pet, Rural located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from San Gabriel River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Southwestern University and Georgetown Palace Theatre. Statue of Three-Legged Willie and The Williamson Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSS P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic

Beautiful property. Incredible history! Great exploring opportunities. Loved the farm and the friendly animals (Bud the baby goat was so cute!) Very grounding. Secluded, yet close enough to explore Georgetown and the beautiful sites. Highly recommend. there as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A place to sleep

It was a cute house, and a good place to sleep, but i wanted the extras that were talked about in the posting like the homemade muffins and getting walked around the farm. We didnt see anyone else there and there werent any animals besides a few cows we saw as we were leaving.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Ashley C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not what we expected

The family was very nice, but we were under the impression that river access was easy and
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Staci T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The property is so peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed sitting outside listening to the birds and enjoying the great breeze. Such a laid back relaxing stay. We did chill in the river as well. Sheron the Host and owner delivered blueberry muffins and gave us a tour of the farm. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

We enjoyed our stay. It could have been cleaner inside & the grass was overgrown. Very nice location. We couldn't see the river from all the overgrown bushes that obstructed the views.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hope we can return

Overall a great experience.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

This place was perfect for my work on a writing project. Great muffins at check in, a river to wander along, a wood burning stove for heat, everything was what I needed. The host was attentive and responsive. Highly recommend for a rustic, beautiful getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

patt o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would stay again

Beautiful property, excellent hosts, perfect location as a country get-a-way yet convienent to town. Getting to feed the animals was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Getaway

We enjoyed the Palette Pad. It was a lovely, quiet weekend. We saw deer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Just a perfect hillcountry getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M., Fort Worth, TX, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Palette Pad Stay

My wife and I and our Yorkie really enjoyed our 3 nights at the Palette Pad on Scurlock Farms. Sheron provided a thorough and informative drive-around tour of their entire property including the pecan orchard and San Gabriel River frontage. We visited and fed the goats and got up close to the 2 baby goats just born 1 day before our arrival. My wife got inside the fence with 8 Black Angus cows and fed them some treats. Just a little shake of the bucket had them coming up to her for more. The farm is located a short 10-25 minute drive from downtown Georgetown, which we visited each night to enjoy some great food and drinks and even took in a well-done, very funny performance of Leading Ladies at the Palace Theatre. The whole experience was somewhat magical and a bit too short. We plan to visit again with our family of 9 and stay in the Palette Pad and the Rocky Overlook house next door…just as soon as a booking is possible. Thanks so much, Sheron, gif your hospitality. Jim and Sue and Gracie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect mother/daughter stay

We loved seeing/feeding/petting the animals and exploring the property with the owner Sheron and by ourselves. The pecan orchard, wooded areas, and river front and bluffs were beautiful. The history of the family and property is so unique!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing!

We had a short stay at the Palette Pad since we were there for just the weekend, however, the house was very cute and cozy. The landscaping was beautiful, especially looking out the full length windows out the back! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay?

Host was accessible, responsive, friendly, or intrusive. Comfortable little cottage. Private, yet close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent and Virginie F., Garland, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location at the farm

We just loved it! Sheron is really sweet and welcoming, responsive, easy to talk to, has great stories to tell... she's simply a great host! The palette pad is the perfect size for a couple (with pets like us). The location is amazing, surrounded by friendly farm animals, but far enough for your dogs to not interact with them if not used to, like ours. And you are 45 mins from Austin and 15 mins from Georgetown. The very best for us was the tour of the farm with Sheron, you can feed the cows, the goats, the horses, and you learn about birds, trees (pecan farm), the river nearby (San Gabriel), and the history of the family and the 2 pads... It's so quiet at night, our dogs didn't bark once and slept like a log after our multiple walks to the river nearby. We rested, enjoyed the peaceful day with a view from inside the pad or from under the shade of the beautiful oak trees, and the evenings by the firepit or by the fireplace. And Sheron spoiled us with homemade banana pecans muffins! We adored this location and we will be back during the 3 other seasons for sure! We cannot wait...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly H., Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot to relax and unwind.

We loved our recent stay at Scurlock Farms, and definitely plan return. Sheron was the perfect host; both gracious and attentive she gave us a farm tour, and the green light to explore the fields and river that runs through the farm on our own. We loved walking the path through the pecan orchard to dip our feet in the cool river waters. Our pup loved getting to meet the horses, goats and cows, and running in the pasture right across from the front door of the Palette. The farm is only a 10-12 minute drive to the Georgetown square, so when we weren't exploring the farm, we took the quick trip into town to the lovely town square. All in all a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this place

I grew up and live in Dallas, but I have never spent time in this area of Texas. It is so gorgeous, I know I will be back. It was almost impossible to get our 1 year old golden retriever out of the river. The location is perfect since it is a quick drive into Georgetown. And the muffins are amazing! Sheron is a great host and made sure to take care of any questions or requests!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shellie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a delightful weekend getaway!

We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat Destination

Pros: Great Location on a family-owned Farm. Owner was extremely friendly and courteous. Beautiful stretch of river near location. Peaceful and quite. Dog friendly Perfect size for 2 people and a dog. Details, Sheron Scurlock provided such a unique and enjoyable rental that we are looking forward to going back to. The location is relatively close to many fun attractions in south Texas. However, the farm itself is well worth the trip to visit. There is a beautiful stretch of the San Gabriel within short walking distance. Sheron provided an extensive tour of the property. We were able to feed and interact with some of the different live stock they have on the farm. Sheron also provided fresh baked muffins and fruit for our mornings. When we arrived home from our enjoyable stay we received a hand written note from Sheron in which she expressed her gratitude that we came to visit and even made references to things we did during our visit. Sheron and the property were so welcoming, courteous, and enjoyable. We have been to many neat rentals over our trips, and this is the first one we are planning to make a repeat visit to. It just takes one visit to feel like you're a part of the Scurlock family. One visit and you'll be hooked and wanting to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway from the city

Beautiful and peaceful property! We enjoyed our stay for our 10 yr wedding anniversary, reading about the history of the Pallet Pad, and nearby Georgetown. Sheron is a wonderful host; she showed us around the property and baked us delicious banana muffins. We are planning to return back and book the bigger house with our kids one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend getaway

It was fabulous. The location is perfect, out in the country but still close enough to do all the things. The host was wonderful. Home made muffins and a tour of the property and critters.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sheron Scurlock, Owner

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Owners are the family of renowned Texas landscape artist C.P. Montague. The Palette Pad has been lovingly restored to preserve her legacy.

Dan and I both grew up in Rockdale, TX, a small town 45 minutes East of Georgetown. We attended Baylor University, then had careers in the insurance industry. Dan retired 10 years ago, and I retired in 2015. We love having full time to be able to devote to Scurlock Farms!

I am the oldest of 5 and Dan and I have lived on the farm since 1971. None of my siblings had an interest in living here, so after my Dad died in 1986, Dan and I began acquiring the farm from my Mom.

We have raised our family here, and our grandchildren have been raised on the farm. We absolutely love it and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy this piece of earth. We always look forward and enjoy sharing it with our guests.

A favorite of guests has been the free tours about the farm via a Polaris Ranger, an off-road vehicle. We visit the animals, chickens, river and hiking areas so guests know the lay of the land and they are then free to visit these areas at their leisure.

Why they chose this property

I grew up on a farm in Rockdale TX and could not wait to get away from the farm when I graduated. Dan was raised in town, also in Rockdale.

When my parents offered all their children a home spot on the farm, Dan and I were the only ones that took them up on it. By then, I couldn't wait to get out of the city and back to the country!

After my dad died in 1986, Dan and I acquired all but the 6 acres around The Palette Pad and Rocky Overlook. When my mom died in 2010 she left the two homes and 6 acres to me and Dan, knowing we would not sell them.

Both homes have been lovingly restored and we have totally enjoyed sharing them and their history with our guests.

David, our youngest son, is our chief engineer, and he and Dan enjoy doing farm things together. The past few years have really been interesting.

In April, 2009 a tornado literally blew away our 'new' 72' barn. Dan and David spent the next year building two barns - this time red barns for me, which I had always wanted.

September, 2010 we had a major 500 year flood that wiped out 1/2 mile of fence along the river and washed up mountains of debris against trees in the bottom. We have bulldozed, planted grass and Dan and David replaced 1/2 mile of pipe fence.

Jack is our Great Pyrenees dog - a fuzzy white bear. He will greet you if you walk by - he loves people, children and other dogs.

In 2013 we were fortunate enough to purchase the adjoining 60 acre farm and 3 bedroom home at the end of our drive. It has been totally remodeled and is also a vacation rental home we named Indian Bluff.

That home in on the highest bluff along the San Gabriel River for miles and offers spectacular views up and down the San Gabriel River. The Tonkawa Indians camped and hunted all along the entire farm. Guest have loved finding arrowheads!

What makes this property unique

When my parents searched for the perfect land for their dream home, they had three requirements: water, rocks and live oak trees. This piece of property fit the bill perfectly.

It is really special as the terrain is so varied. The top pastures are prairie, the steep wooded bluff divides the property down the middle, then the bottom pastures are wooded, and the river bottom forms the 1+ mile northern border of the farm with the beautiful San Gabriel River and its wide, white limestone banks. A spring-fed creek also runs across the property before emptying into the San Gabriel River.

Any of the homes provide great bird watching lodging. We have had avid birders from many states and countries and all have seen a "lifer" while visiting the farm. Did you know that 2/3 of all birds found in the state of Texas are found in Williamson County?!

Wildlife abounds and with the different terrains, the farm is a bird watchers and hikers paradise! We recently got a video of a fox crossing near the goat pens at night and just last week saw him twice near David's home, coyotes (Casey and David saw a pair's eyes in his flashlight at our house last week), and a great horned owl.

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